How to sign “Horse” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Horse” instead
Step by step
- Shape your dominant hand into an H: index and middle fingers extended together, other fingers folded.
- Hold the H-hand beside your head at temple height.
- Bend the two fingers forward twice, like a horse's ears flicking.
- Keep your palm facing forward and your elbow relaxed at your side.
- Sign with one hand only — skilled signers do not use two hands for HORSE in conversation.
Practice tip
The two fingers are the horse's ears flicking — and one hand is enough.
Fingerspell “Horse”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.